Should Scottish Government delay new smoke detector law

[buzzlightyear]

and even had my good looks used to enhance sales

i bet every man in uk is think that ,most men in uk was hit with ugly stick when that where born , playboy might be knocking on your door soon wait hold that thought .

 

[Julie.]

We had the 20mph introduced in Scottish Borders a year ago…
“Every town, village and built up area”

Took the council weeks to change the signage from 30 to 20, and 40 to 30 in some places.

Then, 6 months later… they decided some small places didn’t deserve the 20, and reverted them back to 30…. Using brand new signs!
Where was all the old ones?

The old ones are still up in some places near us.

Approach a road from one direction and it's a 30, Approach from almost all other directions and it's 20!

Then the side roads still have the reduction to 20 from this main (now already 20) road!

It's no wonder people get frustrated, so many miss the 20 sign, then all the indications are it's a 30 as standard and get annoyed at people "only doing 20 in a 30"

 

[pc1966]

Famous people on the forum?
That’s Baldy and Lucian both had coverage…

Although I have been in my local for fitting a defribulater for nowt… just don’t talk about it.

I featured in the Dundee Courier last week, though thankfully not in any article mentioning sheep & worrying in the same phrase.

 

[Julie.]

I featured in the Dundee Courier last week, though thankfully not in any article mentioning sheep & worrying in the same phrase.

Got away with it then...

 

[pc1966]

Got away with it then...

Yes, quite adept at hiding the jar of mint sauce flavoured lubricant these days.

 

[baldelectrician]

i bet every man in uk is think that ,most men in uk was hit with ugly stick when that where born , playboy might be knocking on your door soon wait hold that thought .

I have been told I have a face for radio

 

[Julie.]

I have been told I have a face for radio

Dangerous thing to say on this forum, where everyone has now seen your face!!

Although I would neither confirm nor reject your assertion...

 

[pc1966]

most men in uk was hit with ugly stick when that where born

In my case I fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down.

 

[pirate]

Interesting to see this thread raising some valuable points.
I won't repeat what has been said before, but i can confirm that I have received multiple requests for quotes to do installations to the new Scottish regs and the last 3 have all been driven by the clients concern over possible problems with insurance claims...rather than just keeping them safe.

My 2 most recent are in flats nearby, which are either 2 or 3 bed, and basically all these flats need the same minimum of a heat and 2 smokes, there being no gas installed and no other fuel-burning appliance. Of course, when installed, the 3 detectors are within 3 metres of each other, and in some cases you can actually see them all!

The residents are all reasonably well-to-do and savvy, and while a raised eyebrow is usual, the basic cost of £255 for Aico units is not an issue. This excludes fitting and commissioning and issuing a certificate, obviously. It's above the much touted figure the Scottish Government have postulated, and the latest 3 bed house i quoted for is coming in at £400 to match the minimum standard. I suggested extras, which I personally would have, but to no avail.

As word spreads throughout this local flatted development I am expecting many more enquiries, and of course they will all expect the same cost.

Thus, I learn now that my usual supplier, Safelincs, now offer these:

Radio-Interlinked Sealed Battery 3 Smoke Alarms and 1 Heat Alarm Kit - Hispec RF Pro Range - £114.62 inc VAT

Buy the radio interlinked sealed battery 3 smoke alarms and 1 heat alarm kit from the Hispec RF Pro Range. 5 year warranty and express delivery.

www.safelincs.co.uk

Anyone used them?
I have painted myself into a corner with Aico, as these HiSpec are much cheaper.
If I spec these cheaper ones, my previous clients might be a tad miffed...

On the other hand, I've never had a call back to an Aico unit. Thus, just wondering if any of you have any experience of the HiSpec units. I see availability is far from instant.

My gut reaction is to continue to spec Aico, but give the client the option to choose the cheaper units, and I'll fit them as usual.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

 

[littlespark]

I’ve seen those hispec, and I tell customers they are new to market, I don’t have any idea on how reliable they are.

Aico have been around for years, and many of the ones I’m upgrading are already Aico.
And I’m listed as an Aico installer…. So I won’t be changing.

Have already been turned down a couple of times as being too expensive.